Porterville, California
Apr 6, 1944 – Aug 10, 2019 (Age 75)
One of Porterville's most beloved veterinarians, Dr. Fred John Dietrich DVM went to be with God on Saturday, August 10, 2019. His wife Charlotte was with him at the end. Dr. Dietrich was born April 6, 1944 in Mt. Morris Illinois to Bill and Florence Surring. After Bill Surrings' passing, his...
Read MoreHere was a Vet that hated Hound Dogs and would try to convince every hound owner to let him kill their dog. Both him and his partner killed at least 9 good hounds that I know of for no reason at all. Ed Vance
Ed Vance
May 18, 2025 | Other
Fred, I'm not embarrassed to say, was my very first love at San Lorenzo High School. Our Birthdays were only one day apart, his on April 6th, mine on April 7th. As an SLz Pom Pom girl I cheered #19 on to many victories. I am so proud of his lifetime achievements as a beloved veterinarian and a loving husband and father. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.
Beverly Ashley Broyles
December 31, 2019 | Rockford, IL
Dr D became our Vet five years ago, when we moved to Porterville. We've never met a more loving and giving Vet! What a wonderful man! We'll miss him very much! Sending Love, and Prayers to his family and Staff.
Marianne Byrum
September 15, 2019 | Porterville, CA
Dr. Dietrich was such a kind man. He took care of my dogs for 19 years. My dogs were always happy to see him, they especially loved if they got to spend some time. My last dog had to be put down and as I was crying he walked me to my car, put my pup in to be buried at home. He stopped and reminded me that he had taken care of Pokie for 19 years. You gave him a good life. He cared for people as well. God bless his family and bless them as Dr. blessed our special family members. Just a really...
Jackie Brown
August 18, 2019 | Fresno, CA
Dr. Dietrich was such a kind man. He took care of my dogs for 19 years. My dogs were always happy to see him, they especially loved if they got to spend some time. My last dog had to be put down and as I was crying he walked me to my car, put my pup in to be buried at home. He stopped and reminded me that he had taken care of Pokie for 19 years. You gave him a good life. He cared for people as well. God bless his family and bless them as Dr. blessed our special family members. Just a really...
August 18, 2019
Best veterinarian we ever had. Hated to lose him when we moved away from Porterville. Sorry to hear about his passing
Paul Kerrigan
August 16, 2019
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Jeannette Tompkins
August 16, 2019 | Oakdale, CA
Condolences to Charlotte and family.From Martha and Karen cook
Karen Cook
August 15, 2019 | Strathmore, CA
You were a blessing to this community and now you are an Angel . All the pets that crossed over the Rainbow Bridge are so happy to have you care for them again. Rest easy Dr D
Kathleen Harris
August 15, 2019 | Porterville, CA
